BMW 318I vs Saturn Saturn
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW 318I | Saturn Saturn |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 113 | 280 |
| Model years covered | 1984–2003 | 1991–2003 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 1994 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 2002 |
| Crashes reported | 11 | 35 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.5% | 26.8% |
BMW 318I by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
35
31.0%
Electrical System
17
15.0%
Airbags
11
9.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
9
8.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
6.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
7
6.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
6
5.3%
Brakes
5
4.4%
Saturn Saturn by year
What breaks
Electrical System
38
13.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
29
10.4%
Brakes
29
10.4%
Seats
28
10.0%
Engine & Cooling
27
9.6%
Airbags
24
8.6%
Seat Belts
18
6.4%
Suspension
11
3.9%